Plymouth Energy is now part of the Lakeview Group portfolio (as of 2019-2021 timeframe), which has consolidated its operations under the broader Lakeview Energy structure alongside Three Rivers Energy in Ohio. The company positions itself as an efficient, integrated biorefinery with local grain sourcing through Lakeview Grains and proven operational execution at full nameplate capacity. Strategic focus includes process optimization through capital upgrades, co-product monetization, and participation in sustainable biofuel markets with ISCC certification.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Plymouth Energy operates a stable, established facility with proven operational capacity and strategic ownership under Lakeview Energy. However, the company faced significant headwinds in 2019 when it suspended production due to industry-wide supply-demand imbalance caused by renewable fuel policy waivers. Limited public financial data and lack of transparency regarding current operational status (as of June 2026) create uncertainty.
Top Insights
Part of Lakeview Group's integrated biofuels portfolio alongside Three Rivers Energy (Ohio) and Moberly biodiesel facility (Missouri)
Nameplate capacity of 55 MGY with integrated distillers grain and corn oil co-product production (~170,000 tons/year DDGS and WDG)
Facility suspended production in July 2019 due to supply-demand imbalance and negative industry margins caused by EPA renewable fuel policy waivers
Plant underwent process optimization upgrade (April 2021) converting to ICM's lower-temperature vacuum distillation to reduce operating costs and improve uptime
Named Competitors
Ethanol/Distillers Grains — Sibling biorefinery in Coshocton, Ohio; 55 MGY ethanol capacity under same Lakeview ownership
Ethanol Production — Regional competitive ethanol producers in Iowa Corn Belt
Biofuels/Renewable Energy — Major renewable fuels producer including biodiesel and sustainable fuels
Recent Developments
(October 2024) Plant operating at or above 100% nameplate capacity following 2024 restart and continued production stabilization
(April 2021) Completed distillation system upgrade with ICM to convert to lower-temperature vacuum distillation technology
(July 2019) Suspended production until further notice due to 10% industry production overage and negative margins
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